Bird thought to have been extinct for 172 years sighted in Borneo
A “breathtaking” discovery has been made in Borneo with the sighting of a black-browed Akalat, an endemic bird species, for the first time in 172 years.
Elisabetta Scuri
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How a starfish can help us understand climate change
A small starfish living in Norwegian waters is changing with the climate and is being studied to better understand the impact of global warming.
Whales are starving to death due to rising ocean temperatures
The decline in grey and humpback whales in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans has been traced to food shortages caused by rising ocean temperatures.
Tom Vilsack’s nomination as US agriculture secretary is met with concern
Joe Biden has chosen Tom Vilsack as the US’ agriculture secretary. Many fear he’ll favour large corporations instead of looking out for small farmers.
Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States
Joe Biden obtained more votes than any other candidate in US election history and is en route to becoming the 46th president of the United States.
Penguin dies on a Brazilian beach after swallowing a face mask
A Magellanic penguin was found lifeless on a Brazilian beach: in its stomach, an N95 face mask. Researchers believe the animal died from ingesting it.
Bumblebees are adapting to climate change, but remain in serious danger
Bumblebees can help plants flower more quickly. However, pesticides, parasites and climate change are putting this key species in serious danger.
Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the African farmer who brings water to wild animals, is ready for a new challenge
The story of Patrick Kilonzo Mwalua, the farmer bringing water to animals during droughts, has fascinated many. We asked him about his new project.
John Lewis, biography of the historic civil rights leader who died aged 80
John Lewis was 80 years old and had cancer. He was the last surviving leader of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Sea levels could rise by over a metre by 2100
If we don’t turn the tide on global warming, cities like Venice and Miami will disappear under rising sea levels.